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What Truck Fridge is the best bang for the $$

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by Danny72, May 31, 2019.

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Which cooler/fridge?

  1. Coleman Thermoelectric

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%

  2. Igloo Thermoelectric

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Koolatron Thermoelectric

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%

  4. Alpicool Thermoelectric

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Rockpals Thermoelectric

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. RTIC Traditional Style

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%

  7. OZARK Traditional Style

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%

  8. Other?

    6 vote(s)
    40.0%

  9. Cabelas Equalizer Trad Style 40% off

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%

  10. Danny stop being a cheap ass and save $$

    3 vote(s)
    20.0%
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  1. Jun 5, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    Danny72

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    I like that Home Depot idea! They also do a mil discount!!!
     
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  2. Jun 5, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    Apparently the costway fridges are made in the same factory as the smittybuilt ones and are identical. When you type in costway manual on google the smittybuilt one pops up.
     
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  3. Jun 5, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    Absolutely agree. That's I think the primary target for those compressor-less coolers - making your Coke cold when you're running the A/C in your truck. So the ambient inside your vehicle is 75F and it's an ideal 40F or so in the cooler. Plus being energy hogs Peltier types will be better using alternator energy rather than running your battery down fast.
     
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  4. Jun 5, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    the costway on Amazon seems like a pretty safe bet. about $380 and pretty good reviews. friend of mine just picked one up, looks like good quality.
     
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  5. Jun 5, 2019 at 9:56 AM
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    That makes perfect sense! Wasn't thinking about that (the A/C of your vehicle doing most of the work). Makes it a lot easier than a fridge mounted under a closed up canopy parked in the sun on a 95 degree day.
     
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  6. Jun 5, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    Could you throw up a link?
     
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  7. Jun 5, 2019 at 10:21 AM
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  8. Jun 5, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    yep thats the one. I have an ARB elements in my bed and im considering switching to the costway so i can fit it in my back seat and free up some bed space. looks like the best price out there for a fridge.
     
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  9. Jun 5, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    Something with a swing or Danforth compressor any one with a peltier junction will be an energy hog.
     
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  10. Jun 5, 2019 at 12:05 PM
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    Yup, all about how efficiently the work is done and the practical limits.
     
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  11. Jun 5, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    I’m diggin that idea!
     
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  12. Jun 8, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    Drooled over this yesterday
     
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